Cello Strings

Cello strings are the heart of your cello. Every bit of sound that comes from your cello starts in the strings. We have a wide selection of the best brands of cello strings for you to choose from!

Which SIZE of cello string can we help you find?

We are constantly updating our Cello Strings, and we want to provide you with the strings that YOU need. If you aren't finding what you're looking for, please Contact Us, and we'll get your favorite brand up at a great price.

Which String Do I Need?

You may want to ask your teacher or a friend which type of string they recommend, but read on for answers to commonly asked questions!

1. Be sure that the SIZE of string that you purchase matches the size of your instrument (check the labels).

2. If you're not sure which THICKNESS or GAUGE to purchase, try Medium (sometimes called Mittel). If it's not labeled otherwise, it's probably a Medium. For most smaller sizes, medium is the only option available.

3. Not sure which BRAND to start with? Find out what's on your instrument already, and go with those. Or you can start with a Larsen or Jargar A and D, G, and Thomastik-Infeld Spirocore for the C String.

4. Not sure whether to get the CHROMESTEEL, SILVER, GOLD, or ALLUMINUM? Check the price, and go from there. You may also have skin sensitivity issues (like with earrings), so take that into consideration. Gold wrapping generally wears out faster, but you can also get a special kind of sound. Bottom line, start with what you can afford, and then when you can, experiment to your hearts content.

5. Maybe you're trying to decide between STEEL, SYNTHETIC or GUT cores? Gut is generally a specialty string, preferred by some professionals for specific repertoire, but fairly temperamental if you're inexperienced at tuning. Synthetic is probably the most typical for an intermediate to advanced student who needs a little more range. Steel core is typically used for E strings and smaller instruments for beginners.